Strategy acquisition strengthens RS Group’s product technical capabilities in automation and control, enhancing its presence and reach within the UK and Ireland markets.
RS Group, a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, has just announced its acquisition of BPX Group, a specialist distributor of industrial automation and control products. The deal will see BPX become part of the RS Group.
A compelling strategic and commercial fit
As a result of this acquisition, BPX is now part of a global organisation with circa 8,500 employees, serving millions of customers every day. The deal is designed to support the RS Group strategy to deepen its technical capabilities. BPX brings specialist automation and control (A&C) knowledge, serving industrial customers, high service intensity, combined with strong supplier relationships.
Raj Patel, Managing Director, RS UK & Ireland, said: “We are delighted to welcome BPX Group into the RS family. This acquisition will strengthen our product technical capabilities in the A&C category and help to accelerate our growth plans within the UK & Ireland markets.
“Through the technical expertise and specialist knowledge of BPX, combined with the scale, knowledge and reach of RS Group, we will find new opportunities to win in the markets in which we operate, and continue to grow our businesses together.
“The BPX heritage is what makes it such a special business, so we want to celebrate that alongside our own RS story – and look ahead to a brighter future together.”
Guy Collins, Director from BPX Group, said: “This is an exciting step for BPX Group which will take the business to the next level. BPX is a complementary business to RS in the UK & Ireland, both are high-service level distributors of automation and control products with an overlap of product range and a customer-centric focus, but each serving the market in different ways.
“BPX will operate as a standalone business within RS Group, and we will look to draw upon our common culture, values and customer-first approach, to create a dynamic and innovative partnership that works for our customers, suppliers and for the BPX team.”
